CARICOM urges removal of Jamaica and Barbados from European Union high-risk list
Caribbean News Global July 11, 2025, Kingston (CNG): Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and prime minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, has urged the European parliament to remove Jamaica and Barbados from its list of high-risk jurisdictions for money laundering and terrorist financing.
Caribbean Development Bank joins global alliance against hunger and poverty
Caribbean News Global (CNG) July 1, 2025, Bridgetown (CNG): In a historic step to combat hunger and reduce poverty globally, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) has officially joined the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty.
The continuing distress of the Haitian people
Opinion (CGN): The situation in Haiti is worsening, and the ordinary people of Haiti—already among the most impoverished in the Western Hemisphere—are its most tragic victims. They continue to exist, barely, in conditions of extreme poverty, rampant violence, and diminishing hope for a better life.
CARICOM urges foreign ministers to align foreign policy around its core principles
Georgetown (CGN): “In a world in which small states struggle to be heard, it is important to ensure we are well-coordinated around our fundamental principles.”
Jamaica to present bold Green Investment Strategy at COP30 in Brazil
Kingston (CNG): Jamaica is slated to make a comprehensive green investment strategy presentation during the upcoming 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as the Conference of the Parties (COP30), in Belém, Brazil, later this year.
Caribbean Development Bank forecasts moderate economic growth in 2025
Caribbean News Global (CNG) March 21, 2025, Bridgetown (CNG): The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) projects regional economic growth of 2.5 percent in 2025, excluding Guyana, with overall growth reaching 4.6 percent when Guyana’s oil-driven expansion is factored in.
Saint Martin’s accession to the OECS: A landmark development for regional integration
Saint Martin/St Lucia (CNG): The Territorial Council of Saint Martin officially advanced its position towards associate membership in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), marking a pivotal moment in the region’s ongoing efforts toward greater integration and collaboration.
The OAS needs a leader, not a battleground
Caribbean News Global (CNG) March 1, 2025, Washington (CNG): The campaign for the position of Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) has been tainted by misinformation and political distortion, particularly on social media. A misleading narrative has emerged, falsely framing the election as a geopolitical battle between the United States and China for control of the Organization.
Freedom of movement of CARICOM nationals from June 1
Bridgetown (CNG): Prime Minister of Barbados and chairman of CARICOM, Mia Amor Mottley, has announced that the regional body is one step closer to settling the arrangements that will see the freedom of movement of CARICOM nationals from June 1.
Antigua Barbuda demands retraction from US Cable Network over false report
Washington (CNG): The government of Antigua and Barbuda has called on US Cable network, NewsNation, to correct false claims made in a recent broadcast that unfairly linked the country to human smuggling activities.
